Non-transparent bridge method and apparatus for configuring high-dimensional PCI-express networks
US9647962B2 · kind B2 · utility
0Cited by
0References
5Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/25
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a high-dimensional PCI-Express (PCIe) network, implementation of alternative paths is accomplished to facilitate flexible topology implementation and network domain scaling while enabling improved communication latency. Different portions of the PCIe tree structure are connected to allow a shorter path for communications by utilizing a bridge circuit configured as an end-point with respect to two switches that are not directly connected in the PCIe tree topology. The bridge circuit performs address translations to allow communications from one switch to be passed via the bridge circuit to the other switch.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.